Passed away peacefully after a courageous journey, surrounded by family, on March 9, 2024, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Barry and Pauline, loved brother and brother-in-law of Megan and Jamie, adored uncle of Alexis and Madison, and a great friend to many. Special thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for the outstanding care given to Richard. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made directly online at nursemaude.org.nz. The service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday March 14, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.